I woke up to an alarm set for 8:30 am. Late for what I’m used to!! I probably could have slept some more but I ddn’t want to ruin the early bed/wake up times I’ve gotten so used to while working. I like getting up early and having the whole day ahead of me rather than sleeping the day away!
I had organic soymilk, Kashi GoLean Crunch cereal, blueberries, 1/2 banana, and a dollop of Barney Butter. The view is from my parents’ 9th floor condo in a town center. There are so many restaurants and shops downstairs that I can’t wait to show y’all!
[Enter a rather big spoonful of unphotographed Barney Butter here]
And 1/2 a piece of whole wheat toast+Barney Butter+1/2 banana while catching up on blogs.
I have a day to do absolutely nothing and where do I go!?!? You betcha!!! It sure feels good to be back at home Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods! The best part about the condo is that these 2 stores are about 1 mile away! WAHOO!!!
Look what I found….a new D.I.Y. Trail Mix Bar @ WFs!!
Looks like the Muesli Bar in the London WFs, although not quite as cool/expensive.
What went in my it’s-been-way-too-long-since-I’ve-shopped-here basket, you ask!?
TJs:
- Unsweeteend Vanilla Almond Breeze
- Cinnamon Raisin Ezekiel 4:9 Bread
- TJs Feta Cheese
- TJs Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
- TJs Quattro Formaggio shredded cheeses
- TJs Carrot Ginger Oat Bran Muffins
- TJs Plain 0% Greek-Style Yogurt
- Pizza Sauce
- Greens+ Chocolate Energy Bar
WFs
- Spinach
- Adora Calcium Supplement
My dad likes to buy produce from a different place so I’ll leave that for him. I just needed my spinach NOW 
During the trip I ate the Greens+ Bar (see bottom left of the grocery photo). I had seen them in the past but my brother told me to give ‘em a shot…so I did. It was like eating a Green Monster in chocolate bar/brownie form. What set it apart from other bars was the stickiness and chewiness of it. Definitely my favorite texture in a bar. It helped that it was GREEN!
It had all readable ingredients (a plus! Hehe get it?) that impressed me, one after another! Definitely picking these up again. soon.
I also had one of these:
I’m only slightly addicted to these guys. They’re like carrot cake without the unnecessary sugar content and in muffin form. To me, they can actually be considered a real breakfast food. Check out the ingredients! Reads like a book–no stumbling for hydrogenated dizziness!
I bought ingredients to make a PIZZA because a) I’ve always been so intrigued by the bag o’ pizza dough and b) my aunt was asking last night about eating some pizza. I think I’ll make some tomorrow night for the fam!
I’m off to write some emails and then hit the gym! It’s been 1 entire frickin’ week. My body is NOT happy with me right now!
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When I spent a year abroad in Belgium I have to say, Trader Joe’s was up there on the list of things I missed! “Health food” is just not the same in Europe (though I’m sure it was better in London).
You’re lucky to have a TJ’s and Whole Foods close by. The muffins look deliciously moist!
Oh my god, that place is heaven…close to both WF and TJ? And DIY granola? Super sweet!
I just adore TJ’s. The closest one to me is about an hour away, but it doesn’t stop me from making the montly commute to this goldmine of a store.
Love the muffins. I’m so sad I didn’t spot these guys on my last trip, but they are now making my list for next time.
Glad to see you are having a great time at home.
Can’t wait to see your pizza creation!
PS- Hummus on pizza= nothing less than amazing!
I loveeeeeeee trader joe’s! That’s where I do the brunt of my grocery shopping. That and shoprite
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